Located within a shallow-water bay, Duncan Town is the only settlement in the Ragged Island chain. The New Providence Island that occupies an area of sq. Nassau is a primate city and serves as a busy seaport as well as the administrative, economic, educational, media, and commercial center of the country. Diptarka Ghosh September 20 in Landforms. In , a U. The American Civil War brought prosperity to The Bahamas, which served as a transfer point for munitions and medical supplies to be run through the northern blockade of Confederate ports.
Cotton from the south was the main commodity of exchange. During the prohibition era in the United States, from to , The Bahamas again prospered because of its proximity to the mainland. This time the islands supplied liquor for American rumrunners. The islands were also used by British and American units hunting German submarines. In the post-war years, The Bahamas has become one of the world's foremost vacation resorts.
In about 40, visitors wintered in The Bahamas. In , according to statistics supplied by the Ministry of Tourism, the total visitor arrivals rose by 4. Growth in sea arrivals abated to 5.
Andros Islands. Andros is the largest island of the Bahamas yet the least explored. The deep 'Tongue of the Ocean', the world known 'Andros Barrier Reef' and numerous Blue Holes attract large number of divers and snorkelers to explore vast marine life and reef systems.
While the inland water areas, creeks and shallows are ideal for bonefishing, kayaking and bird watching. Andros is known as the Bonefishing Capital of the world. It too offers a laid back slow paced life reflecting the original way of Bahamian lifestyle.
San Salvador. One of the farthest islands from the US east coast, San Salvador has the distinction of being the first island in the New World where Christopher Columbus landed in October This island too offers pristine secluded beaches, great opportunities for scuba diving and snorkeling, nice tourist attractions including old kerosene operated lighthouse, Columbus's landfall landmark etc. Rum Cay, another tiny island off the south western end of San Salvador is great to explore large cave where original Lucayan tribes lived.
There are cave drawings and left over items from the period. The Berry Islands. Bullock Harbor of Great Harbor Cay is where the main settlement is. Other than enjoying the bliss of relaxation amidst laid back Bahamian hospitality, lounging on lovely beaches, this island is also a favorite for those indulging in game fishing, diving and snorkeling. Cat Island. This sparsely populated island still reflects the original rustic Bahamian life. Miles of wonderful secluded sandy beaches, great opportunities for diving, snorkeling and fishing are the reasons why tourists consider this island along with enjoying a true slow paced Bahamian hospitality.
The highest point of Bahama Mount Alverina with an altitude of ft is located at Cat island. Acklins and Crooked Island. Mostly undeveloped and presenting rustic original Bahamian life with vast stretches of lovely pink sandy beaches and numerous coves. Great place for snorkelers and divers with its lovely coral gardens and reefs. Find out more Learn more about the Secretariat's work.
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